Every day when I turn on the radio, or look at the news on msn, I see bad news about the economy and the housing market. Some of this bad news is not really true - it's just stuff that sells. Everybody I talk to has this terrible picture of the housing market right now and a lot of what they think is just NOT TRUE. Home Sales in Hoover Alabama are good.
I put two houses on the market last week and one of them already has a contract on it. In fact we had a second offer that we turned down and an agent called today and her client wants to write a backup offer (that way they can be first in line if the current contract falls through).
If the housing market were as bad as people say, this would NOT be happening. Granted your house has to be "Perfect" and Priced Right but it can sell in this market. Yes, Houses are Selling in Hoover Alabama
When people take it to heart and start believing the bad news, they start to feel powerless and don't want to take action is any direction. I've heard several people say that "things will pick up after the election". What difference does who the president is make to you in making a decision about YOU buying a house. They are not going to live with you. They are not going to make your payments go down or up. They are not going to get you a raise in salary. They are not going to help you spend more time with your family.
Buying a house, getting a new job, changing your lifestyle are all decisions YOU should be making for yourself, not letting some economist or newscaster tell you what to do with your personal life.
What are your big dreams and goals? Turn off the TV and spend some time with paper and pen. Dreams and goals are something that are born out of our hearts desire. Think about what really thrills you. What would you love to do, either for fun or for a living? What would you love to accomplish? What big thoughts move your heart into a sense of joy? This is your time to dream and dream big. Don't think of barriers, just think of the accomplishment. Write everything down - big and small.
Once you've done this, make a list of those that are the most important to you - or put them all in order. Which ones do you think are the most easily attainable.
Here is the big picture: Life is too short not to pursue your dreams. Someday your life will be near its end. What will you see when you look back? Will you reflect with joy or regret? Those people who are the most joyful are the ones who dream and who set goals for accomplishing those dreams and act on them.
Do your dreams include moving to a new home; perhaps one with a view or a killer game room so all the kids in the neighborhood will be at your house? Do you want a neighborhood that is easy to walk in and neighbor friendly? Do you want to downsize so you can quit the job you hate and take a different one that pays less but that would be more fulfilling? Do you want to move closer to your job so you don't have to spend 1 ½ hours in traffic everyday? Perhaps you want a vacation home in the mountains (much cooler this time of year :-).
Whatever the dream, it is unique to you. Dreams ARE attainable. No one can guaranty immediate gratification, and no one said it would be easy, but if you really want something, why not figure out a way to make it happen. Working toward your dream is part of the fun.
Are you ready to work on your dreams?
If your dreams DO include a housing change, I would love to talk to you. Send me a note at www.ToniBird.com.
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